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Sinn Fein Senator Paul Gavan, who is putting forward the Bill this Wednesday, said that 34% of workers in the hospitality trade regularly had their tips withheld by their bosses and that “good employers” will have nothing to fear from the proposals.

Restaurant tips (stock)

He said: “The hospitality sector is a crucial part of our economy here and employs 150,000 people across the state.

“This Bill will make a real difference to a great many people and give them some badly needed protection with regard to a vital part of their earnings.

“It deserves cross party support and I sincerely hope that other Senators to not play party politics and reject this Bill on spurious grounds.

“Good employers have nothing to fear from this as they will already be passing on their tips to their employees.